Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science provides students with any undergraduate degree and some programming/maths experience with the equivalent of a major in Computer Science. The course will augment students existing knowledge with considerable technical expertise in computer science, including exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, an understanding of the systematic processes underpinning the software development lifecycle, and an appreciation of advanced topics in computing.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 1 years

N/AN/A

Parkville

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

$42,976N/A

Structure

Students will complete between four and six core subjects, with the electives making up a total of eight subjects.

Subjects

  • Internet Technologies
  • Algorithms and Complexity
  • Programming and Software Development
  • Database Systems
  • Elements of Data Processing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Declarative Programming
  • Graphics and Interaction
  • IT Project
  • Models of Computation
  • Declarative Programming
  • Software Modelling and Design
  • Distributed Systems
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with
  • A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent), and
  • At least 25 points of level 1 or above in computer science subjects (or equivalent), and
  • At least 25 points of level 1 or above mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent).